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Facts About Disability in Australia

  • 19% of Australia’s population have a disability (ABS 1996)

  • Every new building to be constructed and those receiving upgrades or refurbishment, must comply with the DDA provisions of independence, equality and functionality.

  • The percentage of people with disabilities is increasing due to the ageing of the population and medical advances that are prolonging the average life span.

  • The Federal Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requires equality in the provision of goods & services, operations, employment and education.

  • The Human Rights & Equal Opportunities Commission, through a "consumer complaint" process enforces the DDA provisions.

  • Accessible buildings and infrastructure also enhances access for parents with children (strollers), people with temporary injuries, & couriers, whilst also augmenting Occupational Health & Safety requirements.

  • Disability crosses social, economic, religious and racial boundaries. It does not discriminate.

  • Every one of us will use accessible operations and infrastructure in our lifetime.